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What is included in the box with the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
The box for the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 contains the following items:
• AutoTune VX5
• USB Cable
• Power Cable
• Quickstart Guide
• Safety & Warranty Manual
How do I perform the initial setup for the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Note: For best results, use AutoTune on only one singer.
1. Press the Preset button. Rotate the encoder and then push the encoder to select a preset that closely matches your incoming source audio.
2. Press the Key button and turn the Preset/Edit encoder to set the Key, Scale, and Range for the singer.
3. Press the AutoTune button to turn on the AutoTune feature.
4. Adjust the Speed knob. A slower setting gives a more natural sounding pitch correction while a faster setting gives a more noticeable effect.
5. Adjust the Humanize knob to add more or less natural sounding pitch correction on sustained notes.
6. Press the Harmony button to turn the effect on, indicated by the button back light. Press the Harmony or FX button to turn on the respective feature. Then press and hold the respective button again to enter the menu. You can also select the “Inst.” setting to use the guitar input to determine the key and scale.
7. Press the FX button to turn the effect on, indicated by the button’s back light. Press and hold the FX button, then turn the Preset/Edit encoder to adjust parameters to create your own signature sound.
When you are finished using the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 and ready to shut it down, power off your connected output devices first, and then power off the AutoTune VX5.
What is the function of the Display on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Use the 1.8″ color screen on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 to view menus and edit parameters. Press the Key button to enter the menu on the display. Press and hold the Harmony or FX buttons to enter these menus on the display.
How do I adjust the volume on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
The Volume knob on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 adjusts the level of the Main and Phones Outputs.
What does the Preset/Edit encoder do on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
On the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5, you can turn the Preset/Edit encoder to adjust parameters, press it to enter/exit menus, and hold it to save a preset. The last selected preset will be retained when the power is cycled off and on.
How do I use the Speed knob on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Turn the Speed knob on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 to adjust how rapidly pitch correction is applied to incoming audio. For a more noticeable effect, set this towards the “Fast” side. For a more natural sounding pitch correction, set this towards the “Slow” side.
What is the purpose of the Humanize knob on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
On the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5, turn the Humanize knob to the right to add realism to sustained notes by preserving subtle variations in pitch. Turn the knob to the left to minimize the natural sounding pitch correction, enabling settings that resemble the classic “robotic” AutoTune effect.
What are the functions of the Preset Down / -A/B footswitch on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Press the Preset Down / -A/B footswitch to switch to the previous preset. Press and hold the footswitch for two seconds to enter A/B mode. Then use the left and right footswitches to turn a selected effect on or off within a preset. Press and hold the footswitch to exit A/B mode.
What are the functions of the Preset Up / Talk Mode footswitch on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Press the Preset Up / Talk Mode footswitch to switch to the next preset. Press and hold the footswitch for two seconds to activate Talk mode to bypass the AutoTune, Harmony, and FX features without any effects applied to your vocals. Press either footswitch to exit Talk mode.
What does the Peak LED on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 indicate?
The Peak LED on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 will flash red if the XLR input signal is clipping. If this occurs, reduce the microphone level using the Input Gain knob.
How do I use the Preset button on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Press the Preset button to go to the Preset screen to see the current preset or to select another one on your HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5.
What is the function of the Key button on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Press the Key button on your HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 to go to the Key screen and select the key, scale, and vocal range for the preset.
How do I turn the AutoTune feature on or off on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Press the AutoTune button on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 to turn the AutoTune feature on or off for the current preset.
How do I use the Harmony feature on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
On the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5, press the Harmony button once to turn the feature on or off for the current preset. The backlight will illuminate when it is on. Press and hold the button to enter the parameter edit screen.
How do I use the FX feature on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Press the FX button once on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 to turn the feature on or off for the current preset. The backlight will illuminate when it is on. Press and hold the button to enter the parameter edit screen.
How do I connect a guitar to the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Connect your guitar to the Guitar Input on the right-side panel. This is a 1/4″ [6.35 mm] TS, Mono connection.
What is the Guitar Thru connection used for on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
The Guitar Thru connection on the left-side panel is a 1/4” [6.35 mm] TS, Mono output. Connect this output to an amp or powered speaker.
How do I connect a microphone to the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Connect a dynamic or condenser microphone to the Microphone Input (XLR, Mono, Balanced) on the rear panel of the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5.
How do I adjust the microphone input level on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Adjust the input gain for the Microphone Input using the Microphone Input Gain Knob. If the Peak LED flashes, reduce the gain with the knob.
How do I use a condenser microphone with the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
To use a condenser microphone, engage the +48V Phantom Power Switch on the rear panel of the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5. This enables +48V phantom power for microphones connected to the Microphone Input.
How do I connect the main output of the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Connect the Main Output (XLR, Balanced) on the rear panel of the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 to an amplifier system or speakers.
What is the Ground Lift Switch for on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Engage the Ground Lift Switch on the rear panel of the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 to reduce hum or noise.
Where do I connect headphones to the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Connect your headphones (not included) to the Phones Output (Stereo 1/8″ [3.5 mm]) on the rear panel of the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5.
What is the USB-B Port used for on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Connect the USB-B port on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 to a computer to send a stereo audio signal to your computer, receive a stereo audio signal from your computer, send MIDI program change messages (for preset recall, A/B mode, and Talk mode), and access the web interface for software updates.
How do I power the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Connect the included power cable to the Power Input (DC 9V, 1A, center negative) on the rear panel to power the unit. Press the Power Button to power the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 on or off.
How do I navigate the Main Screen and load presets on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
To access the main screen (the default screen when powering on), press the Preset button from any menu. Turn the Preset/Edit encoder to scroll through the available presets, and then press it again to select and load the preset.
To cancel loading a preset, press the Preset button to return to the main screen or wait five seconds to automatically return to the main screen.
How do I load and save a preset on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
1. From the main screen, turn the Preset/Edit encoder to select a preset. Push the encoder again to load the selected preset.
2. Adjust the Humanize, Speed, Key, Harmony, or FX parameters for the preset.
3. Press and hold the Preset/Edit encoder to select from these options:
• Select Save to overwrite the existing preset.
• Select Save and Rename to save to a new preset.
• Select Copy to copy over another preset.
4. When renaming, turn the Preset/Edit encoder to scroll to a character, then push the encoder to highlight that character. Scroll with the encoder through the character list. Once one is found, push the encoder to select. Press the Key button on a highlighted character space to delete that character. Once the preset is named, press the Preset button to save the preset.
How do I rename a preset on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
1. Turn the Preset/Edit encoder to select a preset.
2. Press and hold the Preset/Edit encoder and turn the encoder to select Save & Rename before scrolling through the alpha numeric characters. Up to nine characters can be used for a name. Push the encoder to select a character and advance to the next position to continue naming the preset.
3. To save the preset name, press the Preset button.
How do I copy a preset on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Note: Saving over a Preset slot will erase that preset. Save to an <Empty> slot to avoid this.
1. Press and hold the Preset/Edit encoder.
2. Turn the Preset/Edit encoder to select Copy.
Note: Make sure to always rename your preset before copying them to avoid naming confusion.
3. In the Save to Preset menu, select a Preset slot and save a copy of the loaded preset to that slot by pressing the Preset/Edit encoder.
What are the available settings in the Key Menu on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
Press the Key button on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 to select the key, scale, and vocal range for the preset. The available settings are:
| Key Range: | C, D♭, D, E♭, E, F, F#/G♭, G, A♭, A, B♭, B |
| Scale: | Chromatic, Major, Minor, Melodic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Locrian |
| Range: | Very Low, Low, Mid, High, Very High |
How do I edit a Harmony on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
1. Press and release the Harmony button to toggle this on/off. Press and hold the button again to enter its options menu.
2. Turn the Preset/Edit encoder to select the Harmony Range, Source, or Level, and push the encoder to see its options.
3. Turn the Preset/Edit encoder to browse parameters. Push the encoder to select a parameter and turn the encoder to adjust that parameter.
4. Push the Preset/Edit encoder button again to select the parameter and return to the options menu.
What are the Harmony parameter options on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
| Harmony Range: (Source set to Instrument) | Highest, Higher, High, Unison, Low, Lower, Lowest |
| Harmony Range: (Source set to Off) | 3rd High, 5th High, Oct High, 3rd Low, 5th Low, Oct Low, 3rd Low + 3rd High, 5th Low + 3rd High, 5th Low + 5th High, 3rd High + 5th High, Oct Low + Oct High |
| Source: | Off, Instrument |
| Level: | 0 – 100% |
How do I select and edit an effect in the FX Menu on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
1. Press the FX button to toggle this on/off. Then press and hold the button again to enter the menu.
2. Rotate the Preset/Edit encoder and then push to select Compressor, Flavor, Chorus, Reverb, or Delay.
3. Push the Preset/Edit encoder to select a parameter and rotate the encoder to browse effects presets or adjust parameters. Press the Preset button to go back to the main preset page.
4. Push the Preset/Edit encoder to confirm the parameter selections or to toggle the effect’s on/off switches.
What are the Compressor effect parameters on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
| Compressor Type: | Soft, Mild, Hard, Crunch |
| Mix: | 0 – 100% |
What are the Flavor effect parameters on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
| Flavor Type: | Sizzle, Megaphone, Radio, Soft LoFi, Tube, Phone Vox, Zinger |
| Mix: | 0 – 100% |
What are the Chorus effect parameters on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
| Chorus Type: | Basic, Smooth, Deep Chorus, Heavy Slow, Robot Voice |
| Mix: | 0 – 100% |
What are the Reverb effect parameters on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
| Reverb Type: | Hall, Big Room, Chamber, Ambient, Church |
| Mix: | 0 – 100% |
What are the Delay effect parameters on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
| Delay Type: | Short Echo, Long Echo, Slapback, Ping Pong, Rhythmic Tail, Dub Delay, DM Resonator |
| Time: | 1ms – 4.00s |
| Mix: | 0 – 100% |
How do I perform a factory reset on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
To perform a factory reset on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5, hold the Key and Preset buttons while powering on the unit to confirm or cancel a reset to factory default settings. This will clear all user presets and restore the factory presets.
How can I control the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5 using an external MIDI device?
When external MIDI control is enabled, you can use a MIDI device to remotely control some functions of the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5. The device receives MIDI messages on ALL channels. The chart below lists the parameters that can be controlled by sending the listed incoming MIDI messages from your external MIDI hardware:
| Function | MIDI Message | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Select Preset (Within the current bank) | Program Change | 0-127 (Bank 1) 0-121 (Bank 2) |
| Select Preset Bank | CC 32 | 0 = Bank 1 (Presets 1-128) 1 = Bank 2 (Presets 129-250) |
| Footswitch A/B Mode | CC 16 | 0 = Disables Footswitch A/B Mode 1 = Selects Footswitch A Mode 2 = Selects Footswitch B Mode |
| Talk Mode | CC 17 | 0-63 = Disable Talk Mode 64-127 = Enable Talk Mode |
What are the factory presets available on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
| Preset # | Category | Preset Name | Preset # | Category | Preset Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUTOTUNE | Hard Tune | 51 | FX [Delay] | LongEcho |
| 2 | AUTOTUNE | Warm Tune | 52 | FX [Delay] | PingPong |
| 3 | AUTOTUNE | Soft Tune | 53 | FX [Delay] | DubDelay |
| 4 | AUTOTUNE | Mild Tune | 54 | FX [Delay] | Rhythmic |
| 5 | HARM + FX [Comp + Chorus] | Octaves | 55 | FX [Delay] | Resonator |
| 6 | HARM + FX [Comp + Chorus] | Fifths | 56 | FX [Chorus] | Chorus |
| 7 | AT + FX [Verb] | HardVerb1 | 57 | FX [Chorus] | Smooth C |
| 8 | AT + FX [Verb] | HardVerb2 | 58 | FX [Chorus] | Deep C |
| 9 | AT + FX [Verb] | HardVerb3 | 59 | FX [Chorus] | Heavy C |
| 10 | AT + FX [Verb] | WarmVerb1 | 60 | FX [Chorus] | Robot C |
| 11 | AT + FX [Verb] | WarmVerb2 | 61 | AT + HARM + FX [Comp + Chorus + Verb] | 3HiVerbMj |
| 12 | AT + FX [Verb] | WarmVerb3 | 62 | AT + HARM + FX [Comp + Chorus + Verb] | 3HiVerbMn |
| 13 | AT + FX [Verb] | SoftVerb1 | 63 | HARM + FX [Comp + Chorus + Verb] | 5HiVerb |
| 14 | AT + FX [Verb] | SoftVerb2 | 64 | HARM + FX [Comp + Chorus + Verb] | OctHiVerb |
| 15 | AT + FX [Verb] | SoftVerb3 | 65 | AT + HARM + FX [Comp + Chorus + Verb] | 3LoVerbMj |
| 16 | AT + FX [Verb] | MildVerb1 | 66 | AT + HARM + FX [Comp + Chorus + Verb] | 3LoVerbMn |
| 17 | AT + FX [Verb] | MildVerb2 | 67 | HARM + FX [Comp + Chorus + Verb] | 5LoVerb |
| 18 | AT + FX [Verb] | MildVerb3 | 68 | HARM + FX [Comp + Chorus + Verb] | OctLoVerb |
| 19 | AT + FX [Delay] | HardSlap | 69 | HARM + FX [Comp + Chorus + Verb] | DblOctVrb |
| 20 | AT + FX [Delay] | HardEcho | 70 | HARM + FX [Comp + Chorus + Verb] | 5ths Verb |
| 21 | AT + FX [Delay] | HardPong | 71 | FX [Flavor] | Sizzle |
| 22 | AT + FX [Delay] | WarmSlap | 72 | AT + FX [Comp + Flavor] | HardSiz |
| 23 | AT + FX [Delay] | WarmEcho | 73 | HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor + Chorus] | HarmSiz |
| 24 | AT + FX [Delay] | WarmDub | 74 | FX [Flavor] | LoFi |
| 25 | AT + FX [Delay] | SoftSlap | 75 | AT + FX [Comp + Flavor] | HardLoFi |
| 26 | AT + FX [Delay] | SoftEcho | 76 | HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor + Chorus] | HarmLoFi |
| 27 | AT + FX [Delay] | SoftPong | 77 | FX [Flavor] | Tube |
| 28 | AT + FX [Delay] | MildSlap | 78 | AT + FX [Comp + Flavor] | HardTube |
| 29 | AT + FX [Delay] | MildEcho | 79 | HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor + Chorus] | HarmTube |
| 30 | AT + FX [Delay] | MildTail | 80 | FX [Flavor] | Zinger |
| 31 | AT + HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor] | Oct Vox | 81 | AT + FX [Comp + Flavor] | HardZing |
| 32 | AT + FX [Comp + Flavor] | WarmSizzl | 82 | HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor + Chorus] | HarmZing |
| 33 | AT + HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor] | Oct LoFi | 83 | FX [Flavor] | Radio |
| 34 | AT + FX [Comp + Flavor] | WarmZing | 84 | AT + FX [Comp + Flavor] | HardRadio |
| 35 | AT + HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor] | Oct Radio | 85 | HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor + Chorus] | HarmRadio |
| 36 | AT + HARM + FX [Chorus + Verb] | HardJuice | 86 | FX [Flavor] | Mega |
| 37 | AT + HARM + FX [Chorus + Verb + Delay] | WarmJuice | 87 | AT + FX [Comp + Flavor] | HardMega |
| 38 | AT + HARM + FX [Flavor + Chorus + Verb] | SoftJuice | 88 | HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor + Chorus] | HarmMega |
| 39 | AT + HARM + FX [Chorus + Verb] | MildJuice | 89 | FX [Flavor] | Phone |
| 40 | AT + HARM + FX [Flavor + Chorus + Delay] | HardWow | 90 | AT + FX [Comp + Flavor] | HardPhone |
| 41 | AT + HARM + FX [Chorus + Verb + Delay] | WarmWow | 91 | HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor + Chorus] | HarmPhone |
| 42 | AT + HARM + FX [Chorus + Verb + Delay] | SoftWow | 92 | AT + HARM + FX [Flavor + Chorus + Delay] | Crazinger |
| 43 | AT + HARM + FX [Chorus + Delay] | MildWow | 93 | AT + HARM + FX [Flavor + Chorus + Delay] | Flosizzle |
| 44 | FX [Verb] | Hall | 94 | AT + HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor + Chorus + Verb] | MinorLoFi |
| 45 | FX [Verb] | Room | 95 | AT + HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor + Chorus + Verb] | MajorLoFi |
| 46 | FX [Verb] | Chamber | 96 | AT + HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor + Chorus + Delay] | RadioGaGa |
| 47 | FX [Verb] | Ambient | 97 | AT + HARM + FX [Flavor + Chorus + Delay] | Tubular |
| 48 | FX [Verb] | Church | 98 | AT + HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor + Chorus + Verb + Delay] | SpookyHrm |
| 49 | FX [Delay] | SlapBack | 99 | AT + HARM + FX [Comp + Flavor + Chorus + Verb + Delay] | MeloMinor |
| 50 | FX [Delay] | ShortEcho |
What are the technical specifications for the XLR Input on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.2 dB) |
| Dynamic Range | 111 dB (A-weighted) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 110 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted) |
| THD+N | 0.003% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS) |
| Preamp EIN | -133 dBu (max gain, 40 Ω source, A-weighted) -127 dBu (max gain, 150 Ω source, unweighted) |
| Max Input Level | +10 dBu |
| Sensitivity | -46 dBu |
| Gain Range | 59 dB |
| +48V Phantom Power | Switchable on/off |
What are the technical specifications for the Guitar Input on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.2 dB) |
| Dynamic Range | 111 dB (A-weighted) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 110 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted) |
| THD+N | 0.003% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS) |
| Max Input Level | +13 dBu |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ |
| Sensitivity | -46 dBu |
What are the technical specifications for the Guitar Thru on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
| Output Impedance | 540/270 Ω (unbalanced/balanced) |
| Buffered | Yes |
What are the technical specifications for the Main XLR Output on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.2 dB) |
| Dynamic Range | 113 dB (A-weighted) |
| THD+N | 0.001% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS) |
| Maximum Output Level | +20 dBu |
| Output Impedance | 100 Ω |
| Ground Lift | Switchable on/off |
What are the technical specifications for the Headphone Output on the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 dB) |
| Dynamic Range | 112 dB (A-weighted) |
| THD+N | 0.008% (1 kHz, 10mW per channel into 32 Ω) |
| Maximum Output Level | +20 dBu (unloaded) |
| Power Output | 100 mW RMS (per channel into 32 Ω) |
| Output Impedance | 32 Ω |
What are the general specifications of the HEADRUSH AUTOTUNE VX5?
| Footswitches | (2) Footswitches |
| Knobs | Preset/Edit encoder, Volume knob, Speed knob, Humanize knob |
| Display | 1.8″ (45.7 mm) full-color LCD |
| Connectors | Guitar Input (1/4″ TS, Mono), Guitar Thru (1/4” TS, Mono), Mic Input (XLR female), Main Output (XLR male), Phones Output (1/4″), USB-B |
| USB | Bit rate: 24 bit Sample Rate: 48 kHz |
| Power | 9V DC, 1A center-negative; 2.5 mm barrel power adapter |
| Dimensions (width x depth x height) | 6.6″ x 6.0″ x 2.8″ / 16.7 x 15.2 x 7.1 cm |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs / 1.1 kg |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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